Which Window Styles, Handles and Closures are Right for You?
When selecting windows for your home, your choice should be based on far more than just the overall appearance of the many styles that are available. Another aspect that should be taken into consideration is the hardware that they are supplied with, namely their handles and closures. Below is some information pertaining to the various types of available window styles, handles and closures, and this will help you determine which ones are right for you.
1 –Awning Windows
Awning windows are a durable, functional and attractive option for virtually any home. They operate by opening up and outwards by means of top-mounted hinges, and depending on their size, can have either one or two levers on the bottoms that swing upwards and to one side in order to release.
90 degree opening sashes make these windows easy to clean, while welded frames and the fact that they are sealed units means that they promote high levels of energy efficiency as well. Their wide opening angle promises a beautifully unobstructed view, while also allowing for a high degree of air flow through a home.
2 – Casement Windows
Up to 20% of homes in Canada use these windows, which are hinged on the left or right side and open outwards by turning a crank handle.Benefits that casement windows offer include their ability to bring more air into a home than other window styles and excellent insulation properties because they seal so well when closed.
The only potential disadvantage that these windows have is that they cannot be installed in areas where space is severely limited, such as on walkways or in areas where homes are built extremely close together.
3 –Hung Windows
Over the past few years, popularity of single and double-hung windows has risen by as much as 50%. Both the single and double-hung options consist of sashes or movable panels that slide open and closed vertically, with the only difference being that both panes are movable on the double-hung window, while only the upper pane is movable on single-hung windows.
Home owners who have installed these windows have noted that their construction provides a natural flow of air through a building. In addition, hung windows allow for cool air to come in through the bottom section, while warmer air is easily able to escape through the upper portion. Owing to the fact that the single-hung windows open inwards instead of outwards and the bottom pane remain stationary, families with young children can install them with peace of mind knowing that they will not be able to fall out of them.
Over the years, the name Canadian Choice Windows has become synonymous with top quality products and professional installation work. Home owners who would like to find out more about having high quality Winnipeg windows installed in their properties by these professionals should not hesitate to get in touch with them today. The company offers a lifetime transferable warranty on installed products as well, making them excellent value for money.
